Oklahoma Sooners Cut Swath in Missouri Valley Race
The Oklahoma Sooners, in their first Missouri Valley Conference season, stun observers with a fast, powerful team led by Phil White and Roy Smoot. White’s return to form as a versatile back and Smoot’s dominance at right tackle drive a strengthening offense and line as Oklahoma aims for the MVC title under coach Ren G. Owens.
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Risk of Baseball War Diminishes With Proposals for Peace
From Kansas City, Mo, November 10, major league magnates move toward a settlement. A joint Chicago session with both leagues aims to craft a peace pact and reorganize baseball. The National Association of Minor Leagues votes to assist and appoint a committee to work with the majors. Club owners agree to meet privately, excluding lawyers and certain officials to avoid technical obstacles.
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Two Jacks and World Matches Stir Racket Weathered by Boxing Talk
The column riffs on boxing legend Dempsey, Willard, and Brennan amid talk of rematches and world fights. Mentions Willard training on his farm, potential Brengan bout, Jefferies past wins, and a sprawling golf tour with Ed Ray and Ted, totaling 26,000 miles.
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Post Season Games of Association to Be Regular Feature
The fall series between pennant winners of the American Association and International League may become an annual feature. AA President Hickey and IL President La Fults endorse the plan. Falia will seek adoption by club owners. The 1920 St. Paul Baltimore series was a financial success.
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Ten Exhibitions by Indians Next Spring
Cleveland manager Tris Speaker said ten exhibition games will be played on the 1921 spring training trip. Invitations have come from about a dozen towns in Texas Florida and New Mexico to host the world champions. It is uncertain whether New Orleans will be chosen as the camp site.
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Keuba sports notes from a 1919 visit
Sporting editor reports bustling activity in Keuba with batters and pickers noted on site. A writer hints at quitting, mentions Havana and double bottom trunks, reflecting a lively yet fragmentary 1919 era dispatch.
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Glass Bat Crowd Pleaser Sparks Fading Confidence
A sepia toned note describes glass tube bats and a bird named Hoppe used by players. The speaker praises a “swell kick in glass” while fearing unsafe gear and overstate praise from outsiders. The text hints at sailors and silk hat customers as top buyers with lingering doubt about quality.
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No Fresh Record on Bug Related Matter
A fragment notes a complaint about a novelty bug and its record in Cuba other places. It mentions bar files and sting like sex around a barn. The tone implies local frustration and a quick request to compare records between Cuba and New York in season.
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A Rumored Letter From a Ball Player Sparks Bat Trade Talk
A garbled note mentions a ball player claiming a standout draw as the league’s best, with references to selling a “giasa tube bat” and plans for future fame. The writer asserts orders, a run home, and ambition to reach major leagues, while noting busy bat shipments and a regional address.
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Coulon to Battle French Bantams in France Tour
Chicago bantamweight Johnny Coulon, long reigning champion, will fight two French bantams in France next month after sailing from New York on November 2. This marks his second overseas trip within a year.
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High School Grid Renewed Game With Laramie Prep
Cheyenne high school will play the University of Laramie Prep team at Frontier Park today at 2:30. A prior game with Kingball was canceled due to part of an agreement. Laramie Prep recently tied Cheyenne second team 0 to 0, and a larger crowd is expected on holiday. Cheyenne also schedules Fort Collins clash at Frontier Park Saturday.
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Gipp Found At Notre Dame By Dropped Kick Startup
Notre Dame legend George Gipp rose from an overlooked candidate to a gridiron sensation after a stray practice kick. Jon Meyer, then at St. Xavier and later coach, recalls Gipp dropping a field goal from the 62 yard line and earning a uniform. He never joined the baseball team for which he was recruited.
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Charming girl seen at park and football game
A lively verse notes a charming girl in summer furs visiting the park on Saturdays to watch big league ball teams, then switches to her at a thrilling football game without the furs. The playful piece contrasts her park visits with football excitement.
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Tommy Gibbons and Walker Fight Today
Tommy Gibbons of St Paul heavyweight meets Hugh Walker of Kansas City in a ten round bout set for today in Peoria HL. Evans of St Louis reports Jon Evans Cleveland outfielder is in hospital for postgraduate treatment after the World Series, returning to work within a week.
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Boston Coach Cavanaugh's coaching career began in Denver
Boston College coach Cavanaugh, known for leading the team to two defeats of Yale, started his career in Denver, Colorado, sixteen years ago.
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Reds Share $442 Series Bonus After NL Finish
Cincinnati Reds players split a $421.60 share as they finished third in the National League pennant race and earned prize money from the World Series.
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Dal Buell to perform in New York recital in gown
Pianist Dal Buell, described in concert attire, plans a recital at Lan Hall New York. The article lists purchases for her wardrobe and sewing projects, including a mosq tent, thread, and drawn thread trim, noting costs and her expected home crafted dress.
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London Transport Workers to Form Single Union
London transport unions plan a nationwide ballot within weeks to merge transport workers excluding seamen into one union with three solid sections miners railway workers and sports workers under a central executive. Seamen vote separately on amalgamation. A single union would rank with the National Union of Railwaymen and centralize decisions.
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